At a Glance
- Tasks: Keep communal areas clean and safe while supporting residents' living environment.
- Company: Civic Recruitment Limited, dedicated to community service.
- Benefits: Earn £15.37 per hour with a flexible 36-hour work week.
- Other info: Join a supportive team and enjoy a dynamic work environment.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact in your community while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience in cleaning or caretaking roles; driving licence required.
The predicted salary is between 15.37 - 15.37 £ per hour.
This temporary position is designed to cover sickness until 12.8.26, offering a pay rate of £15.37 per hour. The role involves providing a high-quality caretaking and cleaning service across council housing stock. The aim is to ensure communal areas are clean, safe, and well-maintained, supporting a positive living environment for residents while ensuring compliance with health, safety, and building regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform cleaning of internal and external communal areas, including:
- Sweeping, mopping, and dusting
- Litter picking and waste removal
- Cleaning entrances, stairwells, and shared spaces
- Sweeping car parks, service roads, and outdoor areas
- Remove bulk waste and ensure safe and correct disposal.
- Collaborate as part of a small caretaking team to deliver efficient and reliable service.
- Maintain cleanliness and presentation standards across all assigned areas.
- Ensure compliance with all health and safety, fire safety, and building safety regulations.
- Identify and report maintenance issues, hazards, or concerns within communal areas.
- Use cleaning equipment and materials safely and appropriately.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and residents when required.
Requirements
- Experience: Previous experience in a caretaking, cleaning, or facilities role within a professional environment. Experience working in communal or residential settings (desirable). Experience adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Qualifications: No formal qualifications required; relevant cleaning or caretaking training is beneficial. Full clean UK Manual Driving Licence (essential).
- Knowledge & Skills: Strong understanding of cleaning practices and use of equipment. Knowledge of health, safety, fire, and building compliance standards. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Physically fit and able to carry out manual tasks. Reliable, hardworking, and conscientious approach to work. Good communication and organisational skills.
Additional Information
- Working hours: 36 hours per week. Monday to Thursday: 8 am - 4 pm with a 10-minute tea break at 10 am and a 45-minute lunch break from 12:30 pm to 1:15 pm. Friday: 8 am - 4 pm with a 10-minute tea break at 10 am and a 1-hour lunch break from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm.
- Must attend the first day with steel toe-capped boots and suitable workwear for a short introduction and trial day.
Housing Caretaker employer: Civic Recruitment Limited
Civic Recruitment Limited is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being of its employees while serving the community in Woodford Green. With a focus on teamwork and professional development, this role as a Housing Caretaker provides opportunities for meaningful engagement with residents and the chance to contribute to a safe and clean living environment. Employees benefit from competitive pay, structured working hours, and a commitment to health and safety standards, making it a rewarding place to work.
